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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received the release to Ogden's lands and Walker's deed.

GLC02437.06264

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox a plan of association and asks for his opinion about it.

GLC02437.06362

to Henry Knox

Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.

GLC02437.01051

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that the furniture has been shipped and discusses financial matters.

GLC02437.06910

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letter from 25 October (GLC02437.05668), and informs Knox that according to his instructions, he delivered a letter to William Duer. States, "I believe no deed of M Duer's can be valid while in confinement, or while any judgement...

GLC02437.05674

to Henry Knox

Discusses a traveling forge with Knox, noting that he suggested the forge remain in the care of the commanding officer of artillery at Verplanck's Point. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.

GLC02437.01077

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the many private and public favors he received while in America. Offers his assistance to Knox and his friends if he ever needs it. Also offers to provide any new or "interesting intelligence" from Poland. Updates Knox on political...

GLC02437.06145

to Henry Knox

Asks if Knox will sign a warrant to allow him to petition for his wages. Commissary [Samuel] Hodgdon will present the petition as early as is necessary for Knox to sign it. Hopes that Knox's "signature to that Paper will put the matter out of all...

GLC02437.01363

to Henry Knox

Bingham discusses in great detail contract issues with Knox that also concern Bingham. Mentions how outraged he is that Knox's surveyors on the Waldo Patent were attacked. Bingham thinks that it is good that Knox is going to be a member of the...

GLC02437.07443

to Henry Knox

Secretary of the Navy Stoddert writes Knox to tell him that he has passed on a letter to Knox's son Henry and has recommended that he be assigned as a midshipman. There is a note from Henry Jackson indicating the letter was sent via Jackson. Jackson...

GLC02437.07373

to Henry Knox

Provides a letter of introduction for a man named Mr. Pollard, and asks a Knox to give him an office of some sort. Possibly, Jonathan Pollard, who became a quartermaster for Knox.

GLC02437.00244

to Henry Knox

Discusses the payment of the invalids and asks Knox for help. Asks for a recommendation from Knox to the Secretary of Treasury, Alexander Hamilton, and the President, George Washington, as new paymaster to the invalids. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.04529

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for Knox having to come to Boston to settle financial issues but states that he is happy to see him. Informs Knox that his wagon arrived and that he will forward it to his friends in Boston as soon as possible.

GLC02437.06520

to Henry Knox

At the request of General Horatio Gates, Gridley asks Knox to inform General Israel Putnam of the need for repairs on a bridge at Lechmere Point, Massachusetts. Gridley was the army's chief engineer, he was succeeded by Knox in 1775 but retained the...

GLC02437.00251

to Henry Knox

Hatch expects that Knox will keep his word to let Hatch have "that pice of Land...being your part of the Eight hundred ackers Lying in Falmouth." Hatch would like to hear from Knox about "orders to take Care of the said Land."

GLC02437.07202

to Henry Knox

Forwards a keg of "Ohio Water Fish" to Knox that has been "soaked well for twenty Hours, they will not be unpalatable - " Also informs Knox that he replied to his earlier letter. Noted as written at Fort Washington, which was in Cincinnati, Ohio.

GLC02437.05684

to Henry Knox

Writes regarding the release of a prisoner. Informing Knox that "As Mr. Corne was ignorant of the regulations respecting Flags, when he came out, he may be permitted to return with the other Prisoners." Written at "Head Quarters." Docketed by...

GLC02437.09377

to Henry Knox

Writes to update Knox on the status of his landholdings in Maine. Provides reports of a possible insurrection, including the possibility of burning Knox's house down. Details the various rumors he has heard. Is a bit worried for the welfare of his...

GLC02437.06627

to Henry Knox

Captain Bass informs Knox that he knew his brother John when they sailed to London together. States that he has "been sick going on three years which has seduced me to the necessity to ask favours from Sundry Gentleman." Asks Knox for a donation.

GLC02437.00160

to Henry Knox

Badcock writes to Knox on behalf of his friend Mr. Webber, who is inquiring about "a large amount of Goods sold by you on his account to Col. Ogden some years ago." Knox has not finished repaying Webber. The balance is thirty pounds.

GLC02437.07234

to Henry Knox

Requests Knox's opinion on the "proposed arrangement of the office of Field Commissary of Military Stores." Includes an extract from a letter by the Secretary of War at the end of his letter, which he wants Knox's opinion on. The extract is...

GLC02437.09357

to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's cancellation of an arrangement for Captain Palmer to obtain sleds and pack animals to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Reports that the patriotic people Palmer contracted with are insulted by...

GLC02437.00225

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he will be able to pay his dividend of bank stock in early July. Asks that Knox inform him if he decides to draw on Wadsworth immediately for 2,000 dollars. Writes, "I am obliged to have recourse to some Magic to get hold of Money on...

GLC02437.03901

to Henry Knox

References his last letter to Knox of 3 August (GLC02437.05097). Received a letter from Knox, which was delivered by General Hull, with a $100 order. Tells of his latest surveying efforts to find a route from the Connecticut River to Boston.

GLC02437.05108

to William Knox

De Neufville, of the Amsterdam firm De Neufville & Son, writes to William Knox in London. Reports that since Knox left [Amsterdam], "we have no material news." Apparently discusses business ventures. Refers to mutual acquaintances, including...

GLC02437.00787

to Henry Knox

Discusses sheep and carpenters for Knox's estate, Montpelier, in Thomaston, Maine.

GLC02437.07050

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about the purchase of a mare. Place writ from docket.

GLC02437.06414

to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox concerning the market for various types of lumber.

GLC02437.07116

to Henry Knox

Received last letter from Knox and is waiting for General William Heath's arrival with an unnamed Sergeant to convene a party of men. Will respond to Knox as soon as they return.

GLC02437.01357

to Henry Knox

Asks about a list of books he requested from Knox. Knox has indicated that some of the books are scarce but said nothing of the others. He wonders if Knox lost the list, since he made the request a year ago. Oliver wrote a similar letter on 7...

GLC02437.00154

to Henry Knox

Brigham, Foster and Whitman, as Commissioners, have received Knox's letter. They will be happy to see Knox at Waldoborough on 18 October to hold a meeting.

GLC02437.07831

to Henry Knox

Writes that he has been unable to convince buyers that Knox's lime is as high in quality as the lime from Rhode Island, and provides the price he has been able to secure for Knox's lime. Discusses financial arrangements with Mr. [possibly Nicholas]...

GLC02437.06822

to Henry Knox

Writes to inform Knox that he owes Laurance money for rent. Explains that while Colonel [Timothy] Pickering left the house in the beginning of May, Knox's furniture and other articles were still there, which kept Laurance from taking possession of...

GLC02437.06825

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that their son Henry Jackson Knox is doing well and that he was not allowed to go to Boston since Henry Jackson would not be there to supervise. He is advancing well in his studies. Also recommends Mr. James Henry Langier for a clerk's...

GLC02437.05758

to Henry Knox

Discusses debts and Knox's potential sources for money to pay off his debts.

GLC02437.07175

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for money to fund a building for Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

GLC02437.06933

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that a packet has arrived at Halifax and discusses other business matters.

GLC02437.06566

to Henry Knox

Relays to Knox complaints from settlers regarding trouble on account of the land.

GLC02437.07008

to Henry Knox

Forwards several notes to Knox (not included). Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.08122

to Henry Knox

Apologizes for not settling his bill sooner. Knox was then a bookseller in Boston.

GLC02437.00044

to Henry Knox

Colonel Platt informs Knox that he can take his time to make a payment.

GLC02437.03710

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox if he would be interested in appointing an aide-de-camp.

GLC02437.07161

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox articles noted in a list on the bottom half of the page.

GLC02437.06457

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox to give his papers to the man who delivered this letter.

GLC02437.00153

to Henry Knox

Places a book order and requests that Knox forward several enclosed letters (not included).

GLC02437.00107

to Henry Knox

Discusses finances and a prospectus that Knox drew up. Also mentions the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.06917

to Henry Knox

Discusses the upcoming trial of Major Shaw and Mr. Holker, to be held 6 September 1790. Asks if Knox has any evidence or information to contribute, and hopes Knox will communicate it to him. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04697

to Henry Knox

Discusses the possible purchase of some of Knox's land in present-day Maine, referring to Knox's ownership of two farms and a limeworks. Notes that he could arrange to bring people from Ireland to settle the land. Proposes his method of payment.

GLC02437.03169

to Henry Knox

Note tells Knox he won the lottery with ticket number 3514 and his prize will be "3000 Acres of Land in Kentucky Bourbon Country, valued @ 3/6 the Deed of which Genl Knox will please to write to Major Perigrine Fitzhugh for."

GLC02437.06027

to Henry Knox

Discusses his arrival in Portland en route to Burnt Coat Island. He is traveling with his "friend Ben" [possibly Benjamin Hichborn], and expects that they will return to Boston in ten to twelve days. Mentions his hope that a General [John] Glover...

GLC02437.04666